Encinitas hosts huge Oktoberfest Sunday

ENCINITAS -- The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce will hold its
10th annual Oktoberfest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the
intersection of El Camino Real and Mountain Vista. Admission is
free and the event is open to all ages.

Celebrating the cultural heritage of Germany, Oktoberfest
attracts more than 225 vendors and features German bands, dance
troupes and other entertainment.

Traditional German food and beer will be sold. In past years the
menu has included bratwurst, knackwurst, pork chops, potato salad,
and sauerkraut.

Under the guidance of Frank Mangio, Oktoberfest has grown from a
small neighborhood event that drew 5,000 in 1995, to last year's
festival that counted 50,000 visitors. Oktoberfest has become the
Encinitas Chamberís biggest, most profitable fund-raiser.